This document consists of the 2003 issues of a quarterly newsletter for Illinois early childhood program directors, providing information on current issues in early childhood education. Regular features in each issue include: "The Director's Toolbox," delineating practical suggestions for directors related to program policies and staff issues; "The Accreditation Corner," detailing procedures for self-evaluation related to accreditation; "Family Friendly Practices," describing early childhood programs especially involved in meeting families' needs; and "Director's Profile," highlighting the accomplishments of early childhood education or care program directors in Illinois. Periodic features include updates on current training opportunities and grant availability, summaries of relevant research, and book reviews. The Spring issue explores the notion of staff recruitment as a continuous process. The Summer 2003 issue highlights director leadership as critical to improving quality of early care and education. The Fall 2003 issue focuses on preparing a leadership succession plan for early childhood centers. The Winter 2003 issue focuses on what early childhood programs can do to foster partnerships with parents (HTH)